BIO

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Born and raised in East Texas, Nacogdoches native Cole Stephens has a deep-rooted passion for music and songwriting. Blending country, rock, and gospel influences, Cole has crafted a sound he proudly calls Rock N’ Tonk—a high-energy fusion of country and rock grounded in Texas tradition.

His musical foundation was shaped by the church and his East Texas upbringing. While still in high school, Cole spent his weekends in East Texas honky tonks and dance halls, watching artists such as Koe Wetzel, Parker McCollum, Randy Rogers, Aaron Watson and Cody Johnson. It was there that he fell in love with the Texas Country and Red Dirt scenes. After graduating, Cole began playing shows around his hometown.

Cole packed a college degree into two years, while also focusing on songwriting and releasing original music. In 2024, he made the move into full-time music, hitting the roads across Texas and sharing stages with artists like Aaron Watson, Josh Ward, Mike Ryan, Kolby Cooper, Stoney LaRue, Cameron Sacky Band, and the Bellamy Brothers. With momentum building, Cole is focused on songwriting and refining his own style. Cole will release his first album in on February 20, 2026, titled “Yesterday’s

News.”